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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.14, 639.68 and 253.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.14, 639.68 and 253.53 is: 379.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.14 : 639.68 = 253.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.14/639.68 = 253.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.14x = 639.68 × 253.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.14x = 162,176.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,176.80/427.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.68

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